The Order was officially founded during the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763)
stating "We were all part of the 17th Bomb Group
Award document (16th June 1943) for Iron Cross 1st Class (signed by Hugo Sperrle
and then only by exception (usually at retirement)
33 mm x 48
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with Case Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The Order was officially founded(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz mit Etui). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 14 mm (w) x 43. 44 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by